It works, but could be better
By Sg on 05/01/2020
I've caught some squirrels and chipmunks but there needs to be a cover or a cap over one end so the bait can be put past the trip plate. I have had several squirrels eat the bait off the plate without getting in the trap and tripping the plate. I have now put wire over one end to let light through but block one end. We'll see how that goes. The company should make a wire cover for one end that can be removed to put bait close to that end so rodents have to trip the plate to get to the bait.
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Works like a charm!
By Michael on 06/02/2025
Can’t say enough about this trap! I’ve caught 15 California ground squirrels in the last few months (I have two and I am ordering four more)! Other review says it should have wire or something at end! That’s not a good idea because it would limit the options on how to use it! The way it comes with both ends open allows many ways to use it! For instance, I put peanut butter inside the tube at one end with a heavy paver completely blocking that end so the squirrel has to go deep inside to get the peanut butter and the trap releases and gets them thoroughly every time! Also, I mount the trap tube on a pressure treated 2x6 that extends over 8” on each end so it is steady and it is easy to rest the paver and assure stability. Also helps when releasing the dead squirrel into a paper bag so “no touch” technique! I learned a lot by researching 100’s of reviews before I bought this one before! If I had time I would do a YouTube video!
